NEWS

(11/11/2014 / sha)

Finnish Forest Industries: Jussi Pesonen elected as Chairman

The Board of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation has elected Jussi Pesonen, the President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation, as its Chairman for 2015.

President and CEO Kari Jordan, Metsä Group and Chief Financial Officer Seppo Parvi, Stora Enso Oyj, were elected as deputy chairmen.

In addition to the chairmen, the following members were elected to the Executive Committee: Managing Director Kalle Kantola, Haapajärven Ha-Sa Oy, Mill Director Martti Savelainen, Sappi Finland Operations Oy, CEO Tomi Yli-Kyyny, Vapo Oy and Managing Director Ville Kopra, Versowood Oy.